Over three-quarters of people believe the UK is not ready to deal with floods, and other extreme weather due to climate change has been found in research.
Polls say floods are considered the most pressing impact of UK climate change, followed by ocean rise and coastal erosion, threats to wildlife, severe storms and food shortages. Masu.
A survey by the Climate Barometer tracking public opinion on climate change shows that only one in six people feel they are adapting to the risks posed by rising global temperatures.
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Dr Niall Mcluoughlin, co-director of Climate Baromermeter, said the UK government must work closely together across society to ensure that people are prepared for the risks of climate that are entrenched.
Dr. McLoughlin said: “This poll shows that UK citizens are not confident that the UK is progressing in terms of climate change impacts and adapting to extreme weather conditions. Simply put, the people are I don’t think the UK is ready.”
And he warned: “Many people know the UK’s high levels of public support for renewable energy to tackle climate change, but it’s also important to consider public sentiment regarding preparation for impacts. Go faster, and more I’ll do it.
“The government must now work closely with all parts of society, so that communities, health professionals and people in the UK can prepare for the extent of climate risks that are entrenched. Includes companies across the country to ensure that they are
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Alison Dilworth, an activist of friends of Earth, said:
“Last year, the Climate Change Commission warned that the government’s adaptation plan is “a lot less than what is needed.” So Friends of Earth are challenging the Court’s National Adaptation Program.
“As millions of British people are at risk, including increasingly intense storms, floods, and heat waves, they live in groups, especially those with elderly and disabled people, and in areas most vulnerable to climate change. There is an urgent need for a comprehensive adaptation plan that provides adequate protection for those who are.
The 2,001 survey by YouGov took place in late October ahead of the major winter storms that have repeatedly flooded the country in the past few months.
78% found that the UK is not prepared to deal with the effects of climate change, such as extreme weather, and a quarter of those quized would have made it clear that the UK is on climate impacts I thought it was “at least” prepared to deal with it.
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Only 16% believed the UK was making good progress in adapting to the risks posed by the effects of climate change, but two-fifths were not, with 45% on the fence.
Floods tops the list of impacts the UK had to deal with in questions asked about 985 respondents, with 68% naming it to tackle the most pressing climate change-related issues. did.
Sea level rise and coastal erosion flagged at 45%, with the same number raising concerns about species loss, habitat and threats of extinction, while 44% were one of the most pressing effects of severe storms; 43% said they thought of the UK. We had to deal with food shortages and anxiety.
A government spokesman said:
“That’s why we’re taking action now. We’ve invested £2.4 billion over the next two years to build and maintain flood protections that protect homes and businesses across the country.”
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Brendan Montague is the editor of Ecologist.
